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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 :: 01:33 p.m. CST

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Traffic Alert - Railroad Crossing - Yellowbanks East of Dry Road

The Franklin County Highway Department is announcing the closure of Yellowbanks Road, east of Dry Road at the railroad tracks during the following time frame:

Sunday, December 7th, 2025 - Starting around 6:00 PM-7:00 PM to Friday, December 12th, 2025 

Crews from the railroad company will be replacing the crossing. Use alternate routes of travel. 

Instructions:

Avoid the area.

Address/Location
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
401 E Park St
Benton, IL 62812

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-439-4362

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Public and private transportation
Event:
Travel Warning

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